This is kind of sad. Maybe just a sign of the times.
Sidmar Productions, a long-standing L.A. area woodworking company, and an institution to the awards and engraving industry, has closed its doors.
This year, marks my 34th year as a professional engraver. Sidmar was supplying custom (and stock) woodworking to the industry, well before I came on the scene.
I talked to the owner, about a week ago. I was calling to enquire about a custom-size solid walnut plaque board. I was launching into my description, when Paul cut me short, saying, "Before you get too far into what you're about to say, I need to tell you, as of the end of last year, we've shut down."
I was shocked!
Paul cited an increase in raw material prices, overhead, and the fact that much of what we see in award shop showrooms, these days, is acrylic and glass. Not much of the old standby, solid walnut, is used.
Too bad.
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA |